Couples podcast to help committed couples keep it hot! Find hope to keep your marriage and committed relationships emotionally connected and sexually erotic. Certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson is joined by global leader in couples therapy - George Faller, LMFT for an expert, frank and fascinating conversation about sex, love, therapy, relationship dynamics, healthy couples and marriage. We discuss everything from best sexual techniques and solving sexual problems, to building the emotional intimacy necessary for great sex in your relationship! Two therapists bring you sound, concrete tools to reframe your relationship problems and learn how to fall in-love again...
Latest episodes
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26 min
Foreplay Replay: Medical Challenges and Disabilities
In this Foreplay Replay we discuss both short-term and long-term medical challenges/disabilities can impact a committed relationship. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson an…
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30 min
Foreplay Replay: Trauma in your partner
In this Foreplay Replay we discuss what to do if your partner has been sexually traumatized in their past? From big traumas of date rape, sexual assault, or groped to serial sexism…
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39 min
Healing Sexual Trauma with Couples
Trigger Warning: Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode Laurie is joined by guest Renee Segal. Renee is the owner of Evolve Therapy in Minneapolis, MN. Renee is an EFT couples th…
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28 min
Foreplay Replay: Sexual Bids
In this week's foreplay replay we discuss how our communication with our lovers (and others) can be broken down into discrete bids for attention and interactions. In this episode o…
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25 min
Foreplay Replay: Faking Orgasms
In this week's Foreplay replay we discuss how a certain proportion of women will fake an orgasm to reassure their partner. Laurie says this is short-sighted! Join sex therapist and…
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35 min
Low Orgasms
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we're diving into the experience of low-orgasm or the absence of orgasm for some. It's a common concern that can lead to frustration and d…
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33 min
Foreplay Replay - Sexual State of the Union
In this Foreplay Replay we discuss how talking regularly about the state of your sexual union is essential to achieving and maintaining a satisfying sexual relationship. Join sex t…
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34 min
Impact versus Intent
Welcome Brave Lovers! Have you ever said something to your partner that didn't land well? You backtrack and try to explain your intent but they are still hurting and now angry. If…
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30 min
Foreplay Replay - Sex Game to Change the Game
In this Foreplay Replay we discuss how unhealthy power dynamics in relationships can hamper connection. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam M…
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32 min
Sexual Withdrawers
Welcome Brave Lovers! If you don't want to have sex and your partner always does this is the episode for you! Join hosts, Laurie and George as they expand on the world of the sexua…
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28 min
Foreplay Replay - Unmet Expectations
In this Foreplay Replay we discuss how we bring our expectations along with us into any situation. Particularly with our partner, we have a host of expectations that we want our pa…
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34 min
Sexual Pursuer
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are discussing the role and inner world of the sexual pursuer. Join Laurie and George for an expert role play to learn how the sexual pu…
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29 min
Foreplay Replay - The Ultimate Sex Game
In this Foreplay Replay we discuss the path to a long-term successful relationship requires putting your relationship above your individual interests, which runs counter to where w…
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31 min
Emotional Withdrawer
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are diving into the world of the emotional withdrawer. When the withdrawer is feeling overwhelmed, they may pull away or shut down, oft…
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30 min
Foreplay Replay - When Does Sex Become Compulsive?
In this Foreplay Replay we talk about how it is believed that 3-6% of people in the U.S. struggle with sexual compulsion, all genders can be affected. Sometimes sexual activities b…
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36 min
Emotional Pursuers
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are delving into the world of the emotional pursuer. Join our hosts, Laurie and George to talk about what it looks like when a partner…
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28 min
Foreplay Replay - He Wants You Not Just Sex
In the foreplay replay we talk about how men who feel sex as their primary path to connection are often told "all they want is sex." Indeed, sex is exciting and pleasurable to them…
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28 min
Foreplay Replay - Healing After An Affair
In this foreplay replay we talk about how Affairs devastate the trust and connection in a committed relationship… Although healing after an affair is a delicate process and can fee…
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37 min
Conscious Kink
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, our hosts are joined by renowned Shibari Artist, Kati Bird. Shibari is the Japanese art of decorative rope bondage. Listen in for this exc…
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34 min
Mailbag Episode -- Helping the Sexual Pursuer
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we answer a mailbag question from a long-time listener. Our listener is a sexual pursuer wanting to know how to improve things in their se…